As used in this article:
(a) "Public entity" means and includes the United States, the
state and any county, city, public corporation, or public district of
the state, and any department, entity, agency, or authority of any
thereof.
(b) "Private corporation" means and includes any private
corporation organized under the laws of the United States or of any
state.

The agency may join with one or more public entities,
private corporations, or other persons for the purpose of carrying
out any of the powers of the agency, and for that purpose may
contract with any such other public entity, private corporation, or
person to finance acquisitions, constructions, and operations.

Any contract with any other public entity, private
corporation, or person may provide for contributions to be made by
each party thereto, for the division and apportionment of the
benefits, services, and products thereof. Any such contract may also
provide that the agency will effect any acquisition or carry on any
operations, and may contain such other and further covenants and
agreements as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the
purposes thereof.

The agency may prescribe methods for construction of works
and for the letting of contracts for any of the following purposes:
(a) The construction of works, structures, or equipment;
(b) The performance or furnishing of labor, materials, or supplies
necessary or convenient for carrying out any of the purposes of this
act; or
(c) The acquisition or disposal of any real or personal property.